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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £1,248

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07:55 - 09:50
EDI
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CNS
40h 55m
2 stops
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13:40 - 13:40
CNS
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EDI
33h 00m
2 stops
£1,248Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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07:55 - 22:40
EDI
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CNS
29h 45m
2 stops
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13:40 - 13:40
CNS
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EDI
33h 00m
2 stops
£1,283Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
13:55 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
39h 10m
2 stops
£1,331Emirates
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 19:05
CNS
-
EDI
38h 10m
2 stops
£1,344Emirates
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
51h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
41h 30m
2 stops
£1,368Emirates
Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
51h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
41h 30m
2 stops
£1,370Emirates
Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
51h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
41h 30m
2 stops
£1,376Emirates
Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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15:10 - 11:25
EDI
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CNS
35h 15m
2 stops
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16:35 - 06:25
CNS
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EDI
46h 50m
2 stops
£1,432Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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16:55 - 18:25
EDI
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CNS
64h 30m
3 stops
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15:35 - 15:55
CNS
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EDI
33h 20m
3 stops
£1,462Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 4 Aug
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07:55 - 18:25
EDI
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CNS
49h 30m
2 stops
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06:45 - 06:25
CNS
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EDI
32h 40m
2 stops
£1,475Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 4 Aug

Emirates flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
11 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Nov
CNS13:55Cairns
39h 10m
2 stops
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,331
Emirates
11 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Nov
CNS14:55Cairns
38h 10m
2 stops
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,344
Emirates
7 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
51h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:35Cairns
41h 30m
2 stops
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,368

Qantas Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
30 Sept
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
49h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
16 Oct
CNS11:20Cairns
41h 45m
2 stops
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£7,458
Qantas Airways
30 Sept
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
49h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
16 Oct
CNS09:25Cairns
43h 40m
2 stops
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£7,493
Qantas Airways
30 Sept
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
49h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
16 Oct
CNS17:40Cairns
35h 25m
2 stops
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£7,503

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EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

07:55-09:50

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Sat 20/6

13:40-13:40

2 stops33h 00m

£1,248
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

07:55-22:40

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Sat 20/6

13:40-13:40

2 stops33h 00m

£1,283

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-10:45

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

13:55-19:05

2 stops39h 10m

£1,331

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-10:45

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

14:55-19:05

2 stops38h 10m

£1,344

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

20:55-10:45

2 stops51h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:35-19:05

2 stops41h 30m

£1,368

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

20:55-10:45

2 stops51h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:35-19:05

2 stops41h 30m

£1,370

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

20:55-10:45

2 stops51h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:35-19:05

2 stops41h 30m

£1,376

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/6

15:10-11:25

2 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Thu 2/7

16:35-06:25

2 stops46h 50m

£1,432

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

16:55-18:25

3 stops64h 30m

Cairns

Tue 4/8

15:35-15:55

3 stops33h 20m

£1,462

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

07:55-18:25

2 stops49h 30m

Cairns

Tue 4/8

06:45-06:25

2 stops32h 40m

£1,475

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

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Fastest flight time

27h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cairns takes 27h 50m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cairns

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns is 9282.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 27h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Edinburgh to Cairns?

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LufthansaPriceFrom £878Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,004 reviews
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